Terry Lo resigns as Alberta Party candidate after offensive remark

Alberta Party candidate Terry Lo resignedtodaybecause ofa distastefulremark hemade on social media.

The Calgary-Glenmore candidatestepped downafterAlberta Party Leader Greg Clarklearned about the remarkmade on Facebook, which was reportedlyan offensivejokeinvolving Jews and Catholics.

"No matter what context this joke was made in, it is unacceptable to me and to all Albertans. I have accepted Mr. Lo's resignation," said Clark in a release.

Up until November 2014, Lo was the vice-president of communications for the Calgary-Glenmore Wildrose Constituency Association. He is thefather of an LGBTson, andquit after theparty backtrackedon a statement affirming equal rights for all.

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Lo's name will remain on the ballot for Tuesday's election.

It's not the first time an offensive remark has put candidate into hot water during this election.

Wildrose Leader Brian Jeantossed outBill Jarvis on March 30 after the Calgary-Southeast candidate made a disrespectful quip during an election photo shoot.